IBRA (the International Bone Research Association) is a financially independent, internationally oriented non-profit organisation, for specialised clinicians and research scientists. IBRA’s core activity is the future-oriented advancement of bone- tissue research and management focusing particularly on: • Maxillofacial and orthopaedic rehabilitation • Surgical procedures and clinical management • Materials research including hardware development • Biomechanics • Osteointegration, bone generation, soft-tissue reaction and bone biology • Tissue engineering Ideas and know-how from science and industry in the fields of research, development and education associate within the IBRA through networking and without interest in financial gain. This provides an excellent base of expertise for ground-breaking innovation.